https://www.byron.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
North Coast
LGA Type
Shire
70 Station Street, Mullumbimby NSW 2482
Mark Arnold
General Manager
Byron Shire Council covers 556 sq km on NSW's far north coast with a focus on sustainable development, community support, and planning efficiency. The council processed 635 development applications in 2024/25 valued at $415.6 million, faster than NSW benchmarks, and donated $653,442 to 130 community groups.
Community Strategic Plan
https://www.byron.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/hptrim/corporate-management-planning-strategic-corporate-or-business-2025/community-strategic-plan-2035-endorsed-by-council-8-may-2025-reduced-file-size-low-quality.pdf
Delivery Program (4 yr)
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Operational Plan (annual)
https://www.byron.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/3/hptrim/corporate-management-planning-strategic-corporate-or-business-2025/202526-operational-plan-adopted-by-council-at-30-june-2025-extraordinary-council-meeting-including-quarter-1-amendments.pdf
Annual Report (most recent)
https://www.byron.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/hptrim/corporate-management-reporting-records-used-to-produce-reports-2024/annual-report-202324-master-file.pdf
Long-term Financial Plan
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Workforce Management Strategy
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Asset Management Plan
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Efficient and timely development assessment and approvals
Housing and social support including rough sleeping collaboration
Environmental protection and sustainability
Community-led initiatives and support
Infrastructure maintenance and renewal
Economic development supporting local businesses
Development of Delivery Program 2025-2029 and Operational Plan 2025-2026
Public Space Liaison Officers program for community support
Ending Rough Sleeping Collaboration initiatives
Community grants and donations program ($653,442 in 2024/25)
Development application processing improvements
Sustainable development planning initiatives
Community Strategic Plan 2035 endorsed by Council 8 May 2025
Ongoing processing of development applications exceeding NSW benchmarks
Public Space Liaison Officers program for homelessness support
Community grants distributed to 130 local groups (2024/25)
Operational Plan 2025-26 adopted with quarterly amendments
Focus on planning efficiency and customer service improvements
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
Not yet located
Procurement page
Not yet located
Buy local / supplier programs
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Where to monitor live opportunities
LGP — Open Tenders
Current LGP RFTs (panel refreshes)
Subscribe to the LGP newsletter; RFTs are usually open 4-6 weeks.
TenderLink
NSW council tenders + LGP RFTs
Free supplier registration. Set keyword alerts.
VendorPanel
Selected NSW council tenders + state government
Used by Blacktown and several Sydney councils.
NSW eTendering
NSW state government + selected councils
Some councils participate; useful for joint state/council projects.
LG Tenderbox
Council-specific portal for some councils
Smaller user base; check whether your target councils use it.
LGNSW Procurement
Industry news, RFTs, supplier opportunities
LGNSW is the peak body for NSW councils — useful for context and networking.
Office of Local Government NSW
Council policy, financial data, procurement guidance
Source of truth for thresholds and council compliance.
AusTender
Federal opportunities (some council relevance)
Useful when councils partner with Commonwealth-funded programs.
No public ICT strategy identified. Council maintains engagement platforms for community input on planning and strategic documents via Your Say Byron Shire.
Strategic planning and delivery program development
Development assessment optimization and process improvement
Community engagement on housing and social support
Environmental sustainability and conservation planning
Infrastructure asset management and renewal strategies
Community support and rough sleeping collaborative programs